Jesus in the Upper Left
"Jesus in the Upper Left" is a Portland-based, thought-provoking podcast that explores the unique challenges and opportunities of ministry, church planting and Gospel multiplication in the Pacific Northwest. Packed with inspiration, ideas, and connections, each episode delves into topics like racism, the history of movements and renewal, mistakes made, lessons learned, creative ideas and more. With a focus on personal stories and honest conversations, "Jesus in the Upper Left" offers a fresh look at what it's going to take to saturate our region with the love and community of Jesus. Whether you're a leader, a learner or a skeptic, this podcast will challenge you to engage with the culture around you in a more intentional and compassionate way.
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Jesus in the Upper Left
Latest Episodes
There Is One Church in This City — Lessons from 30 Years of Gospel Saturation | Nick Harding
What would it look like to actually reach every man, woman, and child in your city with the gospel? Not as a slogan — as a strategy.Nick Harding has spent 30 years trying to find out. As the leader of KX City Reaching in Liverpool, UK, h...
The Bar Pastor: How Matt Bowen Stopped Hiding Behind the Pulpit | Matt Bowen Pt. 2
What does it look like to actually live the mission you preach — not just talk about it from a stage?In part two of our conversation with Matt Bowen, lead pastor of Emmaus Church in Beaverton, we get into the real work of building someth...
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He Nearly Quit Ministry — Then Built a Church from the Wreckage - Matt Bowen
Matt Bowen didn't set out to plant a church. He didn't think he had the gifts for it. He wasn't the big personality. He just felt God say it was time to go — and said yes.What followed was one of the more remarkable stories you'll hear ...
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Why Most Church Failures Have Nothing to Do With Theology — with Tammy Dunahue
What actually causes pastors and churches to fall apart? After 20 years of denominational leadership and more interventions than she wants to count, Tammy Dunahue has a clear answer — and it's probably not what you'd expect.In this conve...
Called Back to Portland: How Imago Dei's New Lead Pastor Stepped Into a 25-Year Legacy
What does it look like to follow a founder — especially one who built something that shaped an entire city?Chris Nye is the lead pastor of Imago Dei Community in Portland, Oregon. In this conversation, he shares the unlikely story ...
